Library Porter (with Driving Licence)

***Library Porter***ASAP start***£26,000 per year***Sutton, Surrey***Contract***

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1.To assist in ensuring that the caretaking and security functions are carried out efficiently and effectively, to include all necessary Health and Safety requirements, with particular reference to the Central Library.

2.To assist in establishing, operating and controlling an effective rota system to provide porters/attendants for caretaking and security duties as required by the needs of the service, to include events taking place outside normal library hours.

3. To assist in the provision of a porterage and messenger service to the Libraries and Heritage Service as required, using vehicles provided for the purpose, to include transporting cash on a regular basis.

4. To provide an occasional porterage service to schools, nurseries and clinics and other buildings within the borough as required.

5. To assist in the monitoring & management of the following, and to play an active part in their provision:

The cleaning of the building by contractors and ensure that a satisfactory standard is maintained at all times.

Liaise with appropriate officers and departments of the Council to ensure the efficient operation of heating, lighting, ventilation and other systems in the building division.

6. To request maintenance work, utilising the fault reporting system and to decide on the priority of said works when reporting faults.

7. To request maintenance work / supplies for photo booths, copiers and telephones within the library.

8. To liaise with and monitor the health & safety / work practises of contractors working in library building.

9. To set up and test the public address system as required throughout the service.

10. To monitor and manage stores and equipment used by the library service – including audio/visual equipment and bar stores.

11. Collection of statistical data (eg people counters) and some financial records (eg uniform purchasing budget)

12. To erect exhibitions and displays as required and to ensure that the Europa Gallery is prepared for events & activities, and used within the terms of the Licensing Regulations.

13. To patrol all areas of the central library and to respond promptly to urgent staff calls – dealing appropriately with difficult customers and other emergency situations.

14.To ensure that library buildings are secure, locking and unlocking premises as required by council officers and others. To assist with tracing the cause of intruder alarm activations in community libraries during normal working hours.

15. To respond to fire alarm activations and assist library staff with the evacuation of the building. To liaise with civic security & technical staff, and with the brigade to establish the cause of the activation.

16. To promptly report all incidents / occurrences requiring the attention of a senior member of staff.

17. To be called out as necessary in an emergency to attend library buildings outside normal working hours.

18. To set personal objectives with the Facilities Manager and to carry out regular objective reviews.

19. To undertake direct public service duties as required including evening/Saturday timetables at any site.

20. To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Strategic Director, Environment and Leisure or his/her representative.

Adecco are an equal opportunities employer.

Adecco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.